Traffic Engineer

Now Hiring for a New Position! Traffic Engineer

This recruitment will remain open until closed. The first application review date is February 17, 2026; applications must be received prior to this date to be considered.

POSITION

PURPOSE:


The Traffic Engineer serves as a mid-level professional within the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. Under the direction of the Engineering Division Manager, this role is responsible for planning, designing, analyzing, and implementing multimodal traffic engineering projects and policies to enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the City’s transportation network. In addition, this position is responsible for delivering the traffic safety camera program.

The position requires independent judgment, technical expertise, and leadership in managing capital projects, reviewing development proposals, and advising on traffic operations and policy for all travel modes.

About the City of Lake Stevens: Lake Stevens is a vibrant and growing community—the second fastest-growing city in Snohomish County—with a population of over 40,000, making us the 4th largest city in the county. Lake Stevens is generally a residential community with access to numerous commercial, retail and recreational opportunities. The crown jewel of the community is the lake itself, offering strong water recreation.

The city is close to the lake, ocean, and Cascade mountains, providing many outdoor activities. The Lake Stevens Schools are excellent and the city prioritizes parks and walkability. The City operates under a mayor-council system. Our motto is “One Community Around the Lake.”

Why City of Lake Stevens?

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensuring staff experience the reward of public service while sustaining a routine that fits each individual’s lifestyle.
• Work Where you Live
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• Benefits: The City offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
  • Deferred Compensation with city match
  • Excellent healthcare options including medical, dental, vision insurance, city-paid life insurance and long-term disability, health savings accounts (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA/VEBA)
  • Paid leave including paid sick leave, paid vacation, flexible holidays, paid holidays, and bereavement leave
  • See the benefits page for a complete list of benefits available to City employees

Why work for the Public Works Department?

Our leadership team has established core values, mission, and vision statements. Candidates should understand and abide by guidelines that provide a framework for a professionally engaged organization. Our mission is to serve the Lake Stevens community by providing consistent maintenance and operations of City infrastructure through professional public works services, organizational excellence, and community interaction. Our vision is a trusted, safety-minded, and qualified group of professionals operating with high standards.

• Oversee and administer the city’s traffic safety camera program, including design and installation of cameras, development of policies and procedures, and interdepartmental collaboration with the Police Department and court.
• Develop and oversee the city’s traffic safety program, maintain the Local Road Safety Plan, and implement the Traffic Calming Program.
• Review accident reports and potential causes; perform traffic studies and manage construction/installation of safety improvements.
• Manage the design and construction of transportation projects, with emphasis on multimodal options, from planning through construction.
• Collaborate with the Streets Operations Division to resolve traffic engineering matters (channelization, signage, markings, studies, and collision-related issues).
• Develop policy options and recommendations on highly visible or sensitive transportation issues.
• Facilitate public involvement processes for policy input to resolve significant issues and achieve City objectives.
• Serve as the City’s technical expert in reviewing engineering deviations related to transportation issues.
• Create and implement programs and standards…